2 Samuel 15:1-9

Absalom's Conspiracy

1 Now it came about after * this that 1Absalom provided for himself a chariot and horses and fifty men as runners before him.
2 Absalom used to rise early and 2stand beside * the way to the gate; and when any man had a suit to come to the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and say, "From what * city are you?" And he would say, "Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel."
3 Then Absalom would say to him, "See, 3your claims are good and right, but no man listens to you on the part * of the king."
4 Moreover, Absalom would say, "4Oh that one would appoint me judge in the land, then every man who has any suit or cause could come to me and I would give him justice."
5 And when a man came near to prostrate himself before him, he would put out his hand and take hold of him and 5kiss him.
6 In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; 6so Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel.
7 Now it came about at the end of forty years that Absalom said to the king, "Please let me go and pay my vow which I have vowed to the LORD, in 7Hebron.
8 "For your servant 8vowed a vow while I was living at Geshur in Aram, saying, '9If the LORD shall indeed bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.' "
9 The king said to him, "Go in peace." So he arose and went to Hebron.

Cross References 9

  • 1. 1 Kings 1:5
  • 2. Ruth 4:1; 2 Samuel 19:8
  • 3. Proverbs 12:2
  • 4. Judges 9:29
  • 5. 2 Samuel 14:33; 2 Samuel 20:9
  • 6. Romans 16:18
  • 7. 2 Samuel 3:2, 3
  • 8. 2 Samuel 13:37, 38
  • 9. Genesis 28:20, 21

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